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Over 80% of teachers say they're spending more time on social-emotional learning (SEL) according to the State of Education May 2022 Report by TPT

NEW YORK , May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT), the platform used by 85% of U.S. teachers to access millions of teacher-created learning resources, released today its State of Education May 2022  Report. The report surveyed over 2,000 U.S. educators to understand their perspectives on the state of students' well-being and social-emotional health, the ways in which schools are handling these needs, the role of social-emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom, and the overall health of the teaching profession.

Key findings from the State of Education May 2022 Report include:

Students' mental health is top of mind for educators

Teachers are embracing SEL instructional practices in the classroom to support their students' mental health and well-being, though some do not feel equipped to do so on their own

Educators increasingly struggle with burnout, more than two years into the pandemic

Teacher well-being is tied to addressing burnout and their capacity to help students; they share several recommendations for support

"It's clear from the survey data that teachers and administrators are working hard under difficult conditions to meet students' needs," said Michelle Cummings , Chief Academic Officer at Teachers Pay Teachers. "It's imperative that we listen to educators' concerns as well as their advice about what works in schools every day, so that students, educators, and the profession can thrive."

TPT's user community of more than 7 million educators gives the company unparalleled insight into teachers' firsthand perspectives. The State of Education Report is a research series by TPT that takes the pulse of educators and measures the health of the teaching profession. Each edition focuses on challenges educators are facing and shares the promising practices educators are implementing to address them.

The State of Education May 2022 Report by TPT can be downloaded here.

About TPT Educators turn to Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) to find the world's largest catalog of educator-created learning content and tools for interactive digital instruction, through the TPT marketplace and Easel™ by TPT. Districts and schools can also opt for a school-subscription offering, TPT School Access. More than 7 million educators — including 85% of PreK-12 U.S. teachers — use TPT to save time, engage students, and learn from each other. To learn more, visit www.teacherspayteachers.com.

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